Fryer Operator - Nights B

Lamb Weston•Richland, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fryer Operator monitors fluid levels, temperatures, equipment, and product and fluid flows through the blancher, dryer, and fryer processes. The role operates and controls equipment to meet product specifications, monitors oil quality and recovery systems, performs cleaning and maintenance activities, and communicates operational issues to appropriate personnel. The position follows plant safety policies, sanitation procedures, good manufacturing practices, and required PPE practices. High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Requirements

Sanitation qualification is required; training will be provided if not already qualified.
Lock-out/Tag-out qualification is required; training will be provided if not already qualified.
Forklift certification is required, or the employee must meet requirements to become forklift certified.
Read, understand, and obey plant rules and practice safety as outlined in the employee handbook.
Use proper body mechanics and safe lifting techniques.
Understand potential hazards and safety procedures for assigned tasks.
Follow company work, safety, and personal hygiene rules and regulations.
Work independently and as a team player.
Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing, and understand and follow instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow plant safety policies and procedures, participate in safety activities, perform risk assessments, and promote personal and team safety.
Maintain working knowledge of equipment, piping layouts, and controls in the assigned area.
Monitor and oversee operation and controls of the blancher, dryer, and fryer.
Monitor and adjust equipment temperatures and processing times to achieve product specifications.
Perform tests to verify oil quality, upstream color, and SAPP and salt concentrations, including FFA testing.
Perform fry-ups regularly to monitor product color and quality.
Monitor dextrose, SAPP, and salt added to flume water to achieve target finished-product color and salt content.
Monitor oil levels in fryers and makeup tanks, adjust circulation valves, and transfer oil between holding tanks, other tanks, and the fryer as needed.
Clean static product buildup from the fryer during line-flow breaks or when directed by the Supervisor.
Control oil flow to the Lakos system and monitor the fryer filtration system.
Maintain the Oberland filtration system and remove crumb and oily waste using a forklift; change paper filters as needed.
Check oil recovery equipment to ensure proper operation and maximize oil recovery.
Follow SSOPs to clean the fryer, dryer, blancher, and other equipment; maintain cleanliness around the fryer, de-oiler, and precool area; perform fryer boilouts as required.
Monitor equipment operations and change process settings in APQC as required.
Use TESTO equipment to measure and record total polar compounds of fryer oil.
Communicate line problems and breaks to appropriate personnel; start and stop equipment as required.
Maintain oil levels in fryer makeup tanks, complete required paperwork, and perform assigned duties during cut changes and defrost.
Change fryer oil as instructed and regularly use tools and equipment assigned by the Team Leader or Area Owner.
Relieve other operators as assigned and use a two-way radio if required.
Use a computer touchscreen to monitor and control equipment, including automated valves.
Follow good housekeeping practices and GMPs; wear required PPE, including fryer safety PPE as needed.
Participate in AMD activities and maintain Centerlines and CILs.
Perform other duties assigned by a Team Leader.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
Health reimbursement accounts
Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
Paid time off
401(k) plan with company contributions
Financial planning services
Employee stock purchase program
Health savings accounts
Life and accident insurance
Family-friendly employee events
Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and concierge-type services